Personal Assistant / Receptionist Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Our Client is one of the leading oil and gas companies in the region, they are looking at adding to their pool of competent staffing a Personal Assistant / Receptionist.

The successful candidate will provide general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks.

She/He will be responsible for answering incoming calls, directing calls to appropriate associates, mail distribution, flow of correspondence, requisition of supplies as well as additional clerical duties.

Location: Nairobi

Responsibilities:

·         Acting as a first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls

·         Taking and retrieving messages for various personnel

·         Managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments, and controlling access to the Managing Director

·         Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation

·         Organising events and conferences when required

·         Reminding the Managing Director of important tasks and deadlines

·         Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence

·         Managing databases and filing systems

·         Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems

·         Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients

·         Collating and filing expenses

·         Provides callers with information such as company address, directions to the company location, company fax numbers, company website and other related information

·         Assists in the ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of office supplies.

·         Coordinates the pick-up and delivery of mails

·         Assists with other related clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing and collating.

·         Coordinate and manage minutes and action lists from meetings

·         Coordinate and arrange company functions/exhibitions

Qualification & Experience

·         Degree in Office management, Secretarial Studies, Business Administration or related field of study

·         At least 3 years continuous experience as a personal assistant/receptionist

Key Skills:

·         Advanced Microsoft Office Skills

·         Must exhibit good emotional intelligence

·         Discretion and trustworthiness

·         Flexibility and adaptability

·         Good oral and written communication skills

·         Organisational skills and the ability to multitask

·         The ability to be proactive and take the initiative

·         Attention to detail

·         Tact and diplomacy

·         Communication skills

How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants should send their detailed CV, indicating their current and expected salaries to balteumconsultants@gmail.com not later than 5pm on 7th May 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

“Our client embraces equal opportunity for all”.